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Remove Old Salt Cell and Lubricate Connections

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What happens here

Carefully unscrew and remove the old salt cell unit from the pool's plumbing. The presenter mentions that he had already loosened it with a pipe wrench off-camera. Once the old unit is removed, apply a suitable lubricant (like silicone-based O-ring lubricant) to the O-rings and threaded connections of the existing plumbing. This will help create a tight seal and make it easier to install the new unit.

Goal: Prepare the plumbing for the new salt cell installation by removing the old unit and lubricating connections.

Tools and materials

  • Lubricant — Lubricating O-rings and threaded connections for an easier and leak-proof seal
  • Pipe Wrench — Loosening and removing the old salt cell unit